Maintenance Advice

Tires aren't just treads we replace once every few years. They help us maneuver safely and avoid accidents; and the grip and security they provide is not to be taken lightly. Each year, there are nearly 11,000 tire-related crashes, and nearly 200 people die each year from those crashes. And... read more

With families readying the kids for back to school, organizing car-pool duties, and prioritizing what needs to be done and when following the end of summer, now is an... read moreAugust 15, 2011 by Suzanne Kane0

Amnesty programs are used for everything from taxes to parking tickets. The idea is to offer an incentive in the form of forgiveness, to encourage a behavior that is... read moreMay 10, 2011 by John DeCostanza0

The most important step you can take when getting your car repaired is the first one – dropping the car off. It is often the most rushed part of the process, since it... read moreApril 26, 2011 by John DeCostanza0

Why would any driver delay in the extreme before filling his gas tank? Probably, in an endless search for a lower price per gallon. But could it go deeper than that, like a... read moreApril 25, 2011 by John DeCostanza1

Prosecutors in Philadelphia announced that 11 individuals had been charged in an insurance fraud scheme that transpired over four years in Philadelphia. In a twist on the... read moreApril 25, 2011 by John DeCostanza0

No one wants to hear that their catalytic converter needs to be replaced, since it is common for the job to cost over $1000. But this is a case in which a little bit of... read moreApril 15, 2011 by John DeCostanza0

The operation might need a name change, but the signal is clear: Chrysler is getting serious about the aftermarket auto-parts business. Through a new agreement, dealers will... read moreApril 14, 2011 by John DeCostanza2

If you own an auto repair facility in Canada, a visit from the Automobile Protection Association's (APA) mystery shopper can make for a very bad day. The APA has been teaming... read moreApril 14, 2011 by John DeCostanza1

Besides edgy styling and performance, the Nissan brand is known for something else--vulnerability to airbag theft. So much so, that the aftermarket is retailing Nissan airbag... read moreApril 11, 2011 by John DeCostanza1

You did everything right in selecting an auto repair facility--you did your research, took your time to understand the technician's explanations--and still a repair has not... read moreApril 8, 2011 by John DeCostanza0

The movement to cut government and lower taxes has taken some unusual twists and turns in different states, but in the state of Florida, it could bring about an effective... read moreApril 7, 2011 by John DeCostanza0

It's not the message about imminent car repairs that's important, but how it's delivered. That's what J.D. Power discovered about maintenance and repair services offered at... read moreApril 6, 2011 by John DeCostanza2

J.D. Power did a study some time ago and found that 65 percent of the customers bringing in their cars for repairs are women. Whether it is a matter of the division of... read moreApril 5, 2011 by John DeCostanza2

Gas prices are on a steady march upwards--so is it time to start thinking about locking your gas tank again? If you have not-so-fond memories of the 1970s, you might remember... read moreApril 4, 2011 by John DeCostanza1